Category: Sugarbeet Series

Schiffelly Puppets’ Entertainment Programs bring the art of puppetry to community groups and organizations throughout the Upper Midwest. Comic situations, original puppet characters and morals are added to The Little Mermaid, creating an action-packed entertainment extravaganza. This humorous, fun-filled show is appropriate for the entire family! Print and share The… Read More»

“Something about the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle compels me to make it accessible to American audiences. To make the beauty of the Hardanger fiddle better understood, I use familiar tunes and English verses to build Hardanger fiddle tunes, complete with asymmetric rhythm and orientation.” – Karen Solgård Karen Solgård offers up… Read More»

This opera tells two tales, separated in time but parallel in theme. In present day Colorado, Isabel, a member of the opera chorus, and her friend Larry visit the Teller House bar. Larry asks about the face painted on the floor. Tom, the bartender, tells the story, which is enacted… Read More»

The Okee Dokee Brothers have a mission to remind children – and adults – of their intrinsic ability to discover, imagine and create through music. Through their music, everyone will learn valuable lessons on life, nature, and the world we live in. As childhood friends, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing,… Read More»

Dr. Anton Treuer (pronounced troy-er) is Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University. He is Editor of the Shkaabewis (pronounced o-shkaah-bay-wis) Native Journal-the only academic journal of the Ojibwe language-and the author of eight books. Dr. Treuer was also featured in the Emmy-nominated documentary film First Speakers: Restoring the Ojibwe… Read More»

Led by Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist/vocalist Viviana Pintado and international Cuban conga player Frank Rivery, SALSABROSA leaves a “Havana hot” buzz wherever it plays. The band has an extensive repertoire of Latin styles including Cha Cha Cha, Bolero, Merengue, Salsa and Salsa-Hip Hop., making them one of the… Read More»

Every culture around the world has many stories to tell. Storytelling is an art form that everyone can take part in, either as a teller, listener or both. Strauss’ environmental stories teach ecological lessons and reveal nuances about the natural world in an entertaining, thoughtful way. Strauss’ storytelling is appropriate… Read More»

These three poet/editors will lead a presentation on the contributions of women poets to the state of Minnesota. Listen to poems by Minnesota women poets spanning more than 150 years and discover the lives and work of these women. Learn about the research and editorial processes the editors used to… Read More»

Experience the Civil War through the eyes of an interpreter dressed in 1860’s clothing. Listen to the stories of the men who fought and the women who waited. Taste the staple food of marching armies. Hear the war songs of the Confederate and Union armies. Print and share the Tastes… Read More»

What do we really know about the history and traditions of quilting? So many stories have been handed down, but they don’t always hold up under a close look at history. Find out the real stories behind what we all thought we knew about the history of quilt design and… Read More»